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Name
Scientific name
Danio meghalayensis
Described by
Authority Sen & Dey, Year 1985
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 11 credited
Summary
Much of Meghalaya consists of forested hills which receive a great deal of rainfall and many of its waters flow swiftly. This species typic…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
80mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 16–21°C, pH 6.5–7.5
Hardness
2–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
India
Writing
Etymology
Danio: from Dhani, a Bengalese vernacular term for small, minnow-like cyprinids. meghalayensis: named for the Indian state of Meghalaya, to which it is conside…
Distribution
So far only known from the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya State, north-east India. The type series was collected near Umiam Lake, also known as Barapan…
Habitat
Much of Meghalaya consists of forested hills which receive a great deal of rainfall and many of its waters flow swiftly. This species typically inhabits high e…
Aquarium size
Even a small group needs an aquarium with base measurements of 120 ∗ 45 cm or more.
Maintenance
Looks particularly effective in a heavily-planted arrangement with a darker substrate, and may appear paler in sparsely-decorated set-ups. We suggest maintaini…
Water conditions
Temperature: Air temperatures in Meghalaya vary from sub-zero in winter to around 82.4°F/28°C in summer so it's best kept in an unheated tank and tends to stru…
Diet
Probably preys on insects and their larvae in nature. In the aquarium it's largely an unfussy feeder and will accept most foods. A good quality dried product o…
Behaviour and compatibility
Not an aggressive fish but may upset very slow-moving or timid tankmates with its constant activity and vigorous feeding behaviour so can only be considered ap…
Sexual dimorphism
Mature males are more colourful, noticeably slimmer, and smaller than females, and they possess a greater proportion of red pigmentation in the fins.
Reproduction
Like many small cyprinids this species is an egg-scattering spawner that exhibits no parental care. If the fish are in good condition they should spawn often, …
Notes
This species was considered a form of D. dangila for a number of years until 2004 when full species status was reinstated by Fang. It's since been available in…
References
References
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